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design trends

Five interior design trends for winter

This year, we’re seeing bolder tones and natural materials to craft environments that feel both inviting and personal.
Arts common

Arts Commons Transformation breaks ground

The Arts Commons Transformation expansion has broken ground. It is the largest arts-focused infrastructure project currently underway in Canada.
Perkins

Perkins&Will opens new Calgary studio

Architecture and design firm Perkins&Will has unveiled its new Calgary studio in the historic Glenbow building.
təməsew̓txʷ

təməsew̓txʷ centre wins Prix Versailles Special Prize

The recently completed facility in New Westminster is the third Canadian project to earn recognition since the prize was established in 2015.
south

New regional park coming to South Langley

Metro Vancouver is creating a new regional park in south Langley, which will connect green spaces and grow the park system.
Pender Harbour

Ocean discovery hub targets net-zero in Pender Harbour 

The Pender Harbour Ocean Discovery Station will be a place where science, art and Indigenous knowledge intersect.
Calgary urban

Calgary celebrates urban design winners

City of Calgary celebrated urban design professionals at the 10th edition of the Mayor’s Urban Design Awards (MUDA).
sound installations

Sound installations may reduce noise pollution, study finds

Researchers at McGill University found that temporary sound installations in public spaces may help reduce noise pollution in areas of high urban density.
Mills

Sally Mills honoured with IDC Legacy Award

Sally Mills, a principal in Kasian's Vancouver studio, has been honoured with the esteemed Legacy Award for Distinguished Service by IDC.
təməsew̓txʷ

təməsew̓txʷ Centre achieves RHF Accessibility Gold

The City of New Westminster announced that təməsew̓txʷ Aquatic and Community Centre has achieved a RHF Accessibility Certified Gold rating.
IDC

IDC celebrates winners of 2024 VODA awards

Interior Designers of Canada (IDC) held its annual awards celebration, honouring winners of the Value of Design Awards.
false creek

Vancouver approves False Creek park design

Vancouver has approved designs for the first phase of East Park, a new waterfront destination park on False Creek in Vancouver’s Olympic Village.
Ryder

Ryder, 3XN GXN selected for UBC student housing

Ryder Architecture, in partnership with 3XN GXN, will provide architectural services for the UBC's Lower Mall Precinct Phase One project.
Masi design

Winners celebrated at MASI Design Awards

The Manitoba, Alberta, Saskatchewan Interior (MASI) Design Awards were held on Oct. 23, 2024 at the BMO Centre Calgary.
AOA Ostry

Acton Ostry Architects expands leadership team

Acton Ostry Architects (AOA) in Vancouver announced the appointment of an expanded leadership team with new principals and associates.
canadian wood

Canadian Wood Council reveals project winners

The Canadian Wood Council announced the winning projects of the 40th annual Wood Design & Building Awards program.
Canadian LEED Fellow contingent grows to 13

Canadian LEED Fellow contingent grows to 13

Alexandre Bouchard, a partner and principal of the Saguenay office with Martin Roy et Associés, has been named to the 2024 cohort of LEED Fellows.